Astana is the capital of Kazakhstan

Astana became the capital of Kazakhstan in 1997 Astana became the capital of Kazakhstan in 1997. Our young capital - a symbol of creation, creativity and progress of the people of Kazakhstan. Astana was founded in 1830. In 1961 Akmola was named in Tcelinograd.

In developing the architectural concept of the city was taken into account the idea of President Nursultan Nazarbayev to grant the city of the Eurasian appearance. The modern capital of Kazakhstan is growing and changing, becoming more attractive for residents of Kazakhstan and foreign guests.

The modern architectural style, which intertwined the best traditions of European and Oriental culture, most fully reflects the new face of the capital as the center of economy, politics and cultures.

In record time, has changed the urban landscape, and the city continues to be built dynamically. Changed and night decoration of the city - a night appearance of the capital, artful illumination of buildings, lights, street lights, garlands, colorful fountains on the river Ishim seafront lights, bright windows of shops, bars and nightclubs.

Astana became the pride of a new Kazakhstan, a symbol of the approval of the national idea and national reunification. Kazakhstan's future is inextricably linked with the future of Astana, which has recently seen as "new capital", and is now an integral part of the new image of Kazakhstan, a country aspiring to the XXI century.

Just a few years transformed the urban landscape of Astana Just a few years transformed the urban landscape of Astana. And even today the city continues to be built. Became a different kind of night and Astana - a beautiful illumination of buildings, new street lights, fountains in the river Ishim Quay - all features of the modern capital of the Republic.

Today Astana - Kazakhstan's pride, a symbol of the union state and the realization of the national idea. Kazakhstan's development is closely linked with the future of the capital, on the right is part of the new image of the country.

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